Lots of options at TN River Elite Series
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Although it was the first time Knoxville had hosted a Bassmaster event, the 2019 Bassmaster Classic was one of the most memorable Classics ever, particularly for 6th-place finisher Brandon Lester, who was floored by the support from his fellow Tennesseans.
It was awesome. It made me proud to be from Tennessee, it really did, the Elite Series veteran from Fayetteville, Tenn., said. Putting in right next to Neyland Stadium was a really cool experience. We had massive crowds every morning cheering us on and it was really a cool deal. I was excited when I saw Knoxville pop back up on the schedule this year and Im definitely looking forward to getting back up there.
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Thrift Closes Out Qualifying-Round Win
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
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Bryan Thrift spent most of the day hunting for new locations, but the two scoreable bass he caught pushed him past the 50-pound mark for the Qualifying Round.
By MLF Communications Staff Bryan Thrift stayed atop the standings after the second day of the Qualifying Round at the 2021 REDCREST Championship at Lake Eufaula in Alabama. Despite catching only two scoreable fish on day 2, he easily won the round with a two-day total of 15 bass for 50-04.
Lake Eufaula was a bit tougher for anglers on day 2, However, quite a few anglers (including Thrift) spent most of the day practicing and searching for new areas to fish during the upcoming Knockout Round.
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Thrift Builds Big Lead On Day 1
Monday, February 22, 2021
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Bryan Thrift will take a lead of nearly 14 pounds into the second day of the Qualifying Round at the Redcrest Championship.
By MLF Communications Staff A field of the top 40 pros from the Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour converged on Lake Eufaula in Alabama on Mndayfor the start of REDCREST 2021, the Bass Pro Tour championship. The five-day competition, which awards a top cash prize of $300,000 to the winner, is being live-streamed online and filmed for television broadcast on CBS, the Discovery Channel and the Outdoor Channel.
Bryan Thrift of Shelby, N.C. weighed in 13 bass totaling 45 pounds even to take the early lead after Day 1 of the Qualifying Round. Thrift holds a 13-14 lead over Ott DeFoe of Blaine, Tenn., who caught nine bass weighing 31-02 to land in 2nd place.